Skin Care

As the new school year begins, students are concerned with looking their best. That doesn't only mean buying the latest looks in fashion, but also taking care of your skin in the safest (read: least-chemical-filled) way possible. Here are some products designed to help you do just that: Love Nature NYC lotions and lip balms "Too much is a good thing," claims this bath products company that specializes in natural and organic bath and home products. Their grapefruit-scented hand and body lotion glided on easily and absorbed quickly, leaving a nice scent without that greasy feeling.

As the new school year begins, students are concerned with looking their best. That doesn't only mean buying the latest looks in fashion, but also taking care of your skin in the safest (read: least-chemical-filled) way possible. Here are some products designed to help you do just that: Love Nature NYC lotions and lip balms "Too much is a good thing," claims this bath products company that specializes in natural and organic bath and home products. Their grapefruit-scented hand and body lotion glided on easily and absorbed quickly, leaving a nice scent without that greasy feeling.

Get a $10 rebate from Neutrogena when you purchase $30 in eligible facial moisturizers, cleansing products or treatments. Purchases must be made by Feb. 8 Buy eligible products, fill out the rebate form, include the original sales receipt with the purchase prices circled and mail by March 8. Be sure to follow the directions exactly on the rebate form to get your money back in six to eight weeks. There is a long list of eligible products . The offer excludes Neutrogena Clinical, Neutrogena Men, cosmetics, Neutrogena Naturals and Neutrogena Acne products.

Get a free cosmetic clutch with six Lancome beauty favorites valued at up to $116 for free with a cosmetic purchase at Macy's. Make any $35 purchase in stores or online and choose an adorable French-inspired black or pink charm bag filled with your choice of Lancome skin care and makeup favorites. Click here for the deal. Shipping is free for orders over $50. Like Doreen's Deals on Facebook ; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts .

Although she's known to have a "fabulous" life, Kimora Lee Simmons says she's got everyday problems. "I feel like I live my life like any other woman...when I say that people always say 'yeah, we're not quite the same,' but really we are.” The former Chanel supermodel and Style Network realty star recently paid a visit to the Aventura Mall-based Nordstrom to promote her new skin care line, Shinto Clinical - one of her latest beauty endeavors...

Jennifer Bradley spent years developing her fragrance-free skin care line and natural cosmetics, and now she has a station in the Jody Jack & Co. salon in St. Andrews Plaza in Boca Raton and a new website. Anyone who meets the actress, makeup artist and businesswoman will think of the famous "Harry Met Sally" line, "I'll have what she's having. " And in fact, she's a walking testimonial for her products, and yes, that's Bradley on her home page at jenniferbradley.com/. Now 37, Bradley started formulating her own skin care line when she couldn't find the products she needed as an actress.

Jennifer Bradley is one busy woman. The Fort Lauderdale resident and mother of two manages a cosmetics and skin care company, has makeup consults with customers and recently created a new perfume for her line. We at Queen B think you'll all agree that she chose the perfect name for her perfume - a name that exudes strength and femininity: Queen Bee. “I liked the idea of queen bees and the imagery of the powerful woman,” Bradley said.

A program called "Skin Care and Makeup Technique for Women of Color" will be presented at 2 p.m. Monday and at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Delray Beach Public Library, 29 SE Fourth Ave. Lorna Myers, president of Kimane Cosmetics in Delray Beach and the Cayman Islands, will discuss and demonstrate proper skin care, treatments for damaged skin, selecting the right makeup color and how to apply makeup. The program is free. Call 561-266-9490. 55 and Much Better group moves meetings The 55 and Much Better group is no longer meeting at the Milagro Center in Delray Beach.

They have the NBA's Steve Nash, soccer's Mia Hamm and triathlete Hunter Kemper on board, saying that, hey, skin is important. Mission Product recently introduced what it called Athlete-Engineer Skincare, five products that, while not likely to improve performance, can make life more pleasant along the way. They are: A SPF30 sunscreen with anti-sting components to protect an athlete's eyes. It's greaseless and oil-free and absorbs quickly. $15. A SPF20 lip protector designed to prevent moisture loss and provide sun protection, while also providing antioxidants.

Here are six new books which offer head-to-toe advice on skin care. 1. HOW TO WASH YOUR FACE: America's Leading Dermatologist Reveals the Essential Secrets for Youthful, Radiant Skin, by Barney J. Kenet, M.D., with Patricia Lawler (Simon & Schuster, $25). SCOPE: An attractive, easy-to-use, consumer-oriented guide to taking care of your skin, from at-home care to salon services and the doctor's office. Lots of suggestions and specific product advice. AUTHORS: Kenet is a dermatologic surgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center and an expert on skin cancer.

Dr. Mounir Wassef is board certified in dermatology and internal medicine, which makes him an expert in the ins and outs of skin health. He recently opened his office Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Institute in Wellington . "Being certified in both dermatology and internal medicine gives me a broader understanding of my patients' needs," he said. "I understand the external and internal factors that may be affecting my patients' skin. It is almost like you're getting two doctors for the price of one. " Becoming a doctor has always been a passion for Dr. Wassef, who was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt.

Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League, spent $3.125 million for a condominium in Highland Beach, property records show. Bettman and his wife, Michelle, bought the 5,432-square-foot unit at 3740 S. Ocean Blvd. in the Toscana South Condominium. The sellers were David B. and Melanie J. Smallwood. The sale closed Jan. 31. The Bettmans are trying to sell another unit in the same complex, according to MLS and property records. That 2,888-square-foot condo is under contract for $2 million.

Breast cancer supporters and survivors will don their cutest pink outfits, dust off their grandmother's pearls and pull on their heels Thursday for the second annual Girls, Pearls, Hats & Heels fundraiser and awareness event. Kicking off the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the fun-filled afternoon of shopping, lunch by-the-bite and bubbly benefits both the Bethesda Hospital Foundation for breast cancer treatment and educational programs and the Delray Beach Public Library.

Get a free $10 gift card and free shipping from L'Occitane for Facebook fans. Visit the brand's fan page to get the offer for the free gift card with any $30 or more purchase online. L'Occitane is one of fave brands, offering high-quality skin care, soaps, creams and scents. Click here for the deal. Use code FBAROMA10 at checkout. The offer is one per customer through May 30. "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook ; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts .

Forget expensive skin-care products to treat dry skin and puffy eyes. Make your own remedies with everyday ingredients in the kitchen and out of the medicine cabinet, says Dr. Leslie Baumann, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of the Baumann Cosmetic & Research Institute in Miami. Baumann regularly conducts clinical trials on cosmetic products and procedures. "Plants make substances to protect themselves from the sun, germs and other challenges," Baumann says. "These same plants can be used to treat your skin.

Jennifer Bradley is one busy woman. The Fort Lauderdale resident and mother of two manages a cosmetics and skin care company, has makeup consults with customers and recently created a new perfume for her line. We at Queen B think you'll all agree that she chose the perfect name for her perfume - a name that exudes strength and femininity: Queen Bee. “I liked the idea of queen bees and the imagery of the powerful woman,” Bradley said.

Ryann Satz, of Fort Lauderdale, wanted a career that would unleash her creativity and inner self and she found the right blend of inspiration and instruction at the new Aveda Institute South Florida. "It [the experience] doesn't compare to other schools," the 25-year-old former auctioneer said. The institute in Davie, opened in July, is the first in South Florida and the fourth statewide owned and operated by St. Petersburg-based The Salon People, exclusive distributors of Aveda products in Florida.